10-02-2012 06:58 AM - edited 03-17-2019 11:53 PM
I can understand all other interfaces but I don't see the reason why that network port is needed
10-02-2012 07:03 AM
The LAN port can be used for camera software upgrade:
Thanks,
Guy
10-02-2012 07:15 AM
You have one RJ45 plug is used for camera control/camera power ( from Codec )
You have one RJ11 plug for daisy chaining.
I am not sure on what the last RJ45 is for.
For more information about the camera, and installation point your browser to
//Marius
10-02-2012 04:23 PM
First of all you do not need to use the ethernet port. Second of all I do not see a reason why you can not see a reason :-)
The best answer is always: "Possible future enhancements".
Take a look at the C Series codecs, they also have pelenty of connectors which you might not use,
like the secondary ethernet port which was not used till the Cisco Touch 7" panel arrived.
Like Guy mentioned, the ethernet port can be used to upgrade the camera.
But besides that just use your fantasy what you might want so see on such a camera port, I could imagine (for future camera versions):
* camera powered over ethernet
* camera control over ethernet
* webserver with preview / snapshots on camera via ip
* streaming of the camera picture
* video connection in between codec and camera via ip
* debugging of the camera, ...
So the question is more, why not put a ethernet port in a VC camera! ;-)
If you take a look at the 4x zoom camera, there is an usb port, wouldnt it be cool to use that as
an usb webcam for JabberVideo? :-)
Please remember to rate helpful responses and identify
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide